2. Виконання після-текстових вправ

Iі. Match up:

operating ....................................... a task

disk ................................................. label

to manage...................................... contents

application .................................... disk

to perform .................................... system

to describe ..................................... programmes and data

volume ..........................................files

floppy .........................................programs

hard .......................................... computer

to update ..................................... programme

to run .......................................... drives

to configure ..................................disk drive

ІІ. Pick out the right definition:

1. Operating system a) allows to communicate with computer and other devices;

b) a table of contents for the disk;

c) is a disk copy command.

2. Device

a) a disk drive;

b) a collection of related information;

c) a piece of hardware.

3. Programme a) a place where information is stored;

b) instructions written in computer language;

c) devices to perform commands.

4). File

a) software;

b) error message;

c) collection of related information.

5). Volume label

a) internal name of disk;

b) device name;

c) filename.

ІІI. Finish answering the questions:

1. What does MS-DOS allow to do? - It allows … .

2. What can you do if you load MS-DOS into your computer? – If you load MS-DOS into your computer you … .

3. What are the synonyms of application programme? - They are ….

4. What do files contain? - They … .

5. How many letters do filenames consist of? - They … .

6. How can an extension describe the contents of a file? - You can ….

7. Is an internal name of a disk called a volume label or a drive name? – It’s … .

8. Is A drive meant for a floppy or a compact disk? – It’s …. .

ІV. Find the correct answer:

1. What do you have to do to find the file you need?

a) To type a drive name.

b) To give a device name.

c) To give a filename extension.

2. Where is information stored?

a) In the programme.

b) In the disk drive.

c) In the memory.

3. What devices can serve as input?

a) A printer.

b) A mouse.

c) A screen.

V. Fill in the blanks:

volume label, files, device names, spreadsheets and word processors. a directory, uppercase or lowercase letters, floppy disk drive, programmes and data, a drive letter and a colon, optional.

1. MS-DOS also helps you to manage … .

2. … are other examples of programs.

3. … on your disks could also contain letters, memos, or data.

4. A filename can be from one to eight characters in length, and can be typed in … .

5. Extensions are … , but it's good idea to use them, since they are useful for describing the contents of a file to you and to MS-DOS.

6. … contains the names of your files, their sizes, and the dates they were last modified.

7. You can look at the … on a disk by displaying its directory.

8. To use the files or programs that are on a floppy disk, you must first insert the disk into a … .

9. A complete drive name consists of … .

10.… are special names given to each device that your computer "knows" about.